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Fist class service a device I would use again and recommend anyone to use

02.12.16

Matthew, Audi A3

Fantastic price.....brilliant service...picked up and returned car the same day......recommend them as the top garage in the area....cheers guys.

30.10.16

Keith, Peugeot 206

Got a full service and MOT at a good price. No problems at all.

29.10.16

Angela, Vauxhall Zafira

Brilliant service and a top bloke. Did exactly what was asked and even changed the Cam belt tensioner as is was noisey (no extra charge). Found some other issues and showed me the faults which I was given a quote for and have accepted. The price was higher than quoted because of additional work at my request. The bonnet release cable snapped on me so I couldn't change the headlight bulbs which got sorted. My car is going no where else EVER. The pick ip and delivery service they offer is a godsend. I will be recommending to all my friends, colleagues and family.

22.10.16

David, Ford Mondeo

job not carry on until 18/10, feedback will be given after job has been done

Excellent customer service with Steve Martin (owner/manager). I've owned Audi A3's for many years now and used a flexible long-life service with Main Dealer, but find them very expensive these days. Britannia Auto Centre provided same service and uses Original Equipment parts/dealership recommended lubricants etc. and I was highly impressed with their efficiency and with a courtesy car provided too. Would not hesitate to use for future services/MOT's. K.Walton. 28.04.2016.

10.05.16

KEVIN, Audi A3

Bang on!! Price quoted was the price I paid. They inspected my front discs and pads and said they were fine, no need to replace. Hire car was spot on and a nice little touch giving it to me free of charge for being a first time customer although the £10 charge it would have been, is a good price. Would thoroughly recommend.

19.04.16

Scott, Vauxhall Astra

An excellent service ... great communications, everything explained simply, flexible and a superb courtesy car. Couldn't recommend them enough!

15.04.16

Simon, BMW 3 Series

Steve got back to me with a quote extremely quickly and happily answered any queries I had regarding the price. for example the original quote was £160 which I thought was extremely cheap, I asked a question whether everything was included in the price but the discs were not. this meant the price increased slightly but it was still by the cheapest price by far at £225. I was most impressed when I was offered a brand new courtesy car while mine was having work done, which is a real bonus! all in all the job ended up costing £358 upon the discovery that a calliper needed replacing also, I was more than happy to pay the extra on top of the quote as I was told in good time that it was needed. I found the guys very helpful and easy to deal with and the discovery of an Easter egg and mug after picking my car up made it that bit sweeter..... nice touch!

29.03.16

Callum, BMW 1 Series

Steve and the team at Britannia made an excellent job of my car service and MOT. Steve gave friendly and professional advice on my car and as a result it now drives like new. Cannot thank them enough. Great job at a great price. I will be back.

got a fast response to my enquiry, fitted me In at a time that I requested,
work carried out efficiently. staff were nice and polite.
well recommended.
price for my work came in cheaper than quote. thank you

31.10.15

steven, Volkswagen Passat

Just Car Clinic Durham have been brilliant. They answered all my queries, picked up the car, serviced it and brought it back to me while being very polite and professional throughout the process. Very affordable price as well.

06.07.15

Costas, Renault Clio

Very easy to use. Relaxed but professional. Great communication and good job done.

13.06.15

Richard, Volkswagen Golf

If I could rate it any more stars I would. Excellent service jason an the girls were ever so helpful from start to finish.

01.04.15

david, Mitsubishi Shogun Sport

Can honesly say that this was the best and cheapest service I have ever recieved there even intruduced me to the mechanic who showed me around the work they carried out which puts your mined to rest cause there is a lot of company's out there that say they've done the work but never do You would be bad to use anyone else

Brilliant service from this company, can't fault them. Collected my car from my home and offered to bring it back again. Price I paid was the same I was quoted. Great local company that I'd use again in a heartbeat.

26.03.16

Leonard, Volkswagen Polo

Excellent service, pick up and drop off included in price, 4 new tyres which was £100 cheaper than kwik fit for the same type of tyre, would definitely use in the future, thank you

29.02.16

Sarah, Citroen C3

Excellent service, i would definitely recommend to anyone. Very competitive with their pricing. I'll definitely be using again.

20.02.16

Tracey, Peugeot 206

Dropped the car off at 9:30 and had it back by 16:00 the same day. No issues with the car since it came out, great value for money. Would definitely use this garage again.

Hopefully our quick fire set of FAQ’s have helped answer some of your immediate questions about clutch replacement in Houghton le Spring for Dacias.

However, if you would like to learn about what is involved in the technical side of the job we have produced the following guide.

We have also included key information on how the system works, what you should look out for if the clutch is faulty as well as everything involved with replacing a clutch.

Clutch replacement is one of the most common repairs carried out by mechanics in the UK and Houghton le Spring as the nature of the part means it will naturally degrade over time, regardless of how much care you take or precautions you put in place.

The rate of degradation will alter from car model to car model as each are designed differently with some cars having significantly superior parts.

However, the way somebody drives a Dacia is a huge factor in how a clutch performs. We will go onto this in more detail further down the guide and will demonstrate what you should be doing to elongate the lifespan of your clutch.

What is a clutch?

The Clutch is the part of yourDacia engine which is responsible for engaging and disengaging the power transmission.

It’s a vital part of an engine and is essentially there to connect two parts of the system that can’t make a car move unless they're connected. Clutches engage and disengage two rotating shafts which then allow your Dacia to move.

When you press the clutch down and move your Dacia into gear, you are connecting the two shafts and transitioning from one gear to the next.

Its an essential function which allows a car to move through gears effectively and efficiently.

Automatic cars have an in-built clutch which takes over the control of this interchange, this means that the car itself decides what gear you should be in depending on the driving conditions regardless of the driver.

What are the signs of a damaged clutch?

There are a variety of signs to look out for when it comes to an struggling clutch as the performance of your Dacia will be noticeably affected as well as your ability to change gears.

Here are the most common issues which will be caused by a damaged clutch.

Slipping Clutch

Slipping is one of the most common clutch issues and can cause a drop in performance, as well as damage, if not diagnosed in time.

The things you need to watch out for are;

Your Dacia struggles to move forward while moving at a low speed in a high gear.

Your Dacia struggles to get up hills in a high gear

Your Dacia struggles to accelerate or finds it difficult to tow a trailer

The problem with a slipping clutch is that it will only get worse as time goes on. Slippage increases the heat generated in between the two shafts and the hotter this area becomes the less able it is to maintain its grip, therefore increasing the slippage. The greater the slippage the greater the heat generated.

So it’s clear to see that this is an issue that will only get worse if left without attention.

Clutch Chatter

Chattering occurs when the clutch is being used and a grabbing or jerking can be felt in the Dacia.

If you are hearing strange noises like growls or squeals, this can be another sign of a problem with a clutch, as vibrations within the part would cause such sounds.

If you hear any strange noises coming from your Dacia, have it looked at immediately as a fault with your clutch could cause serious danger while you are driving.

How long will clutch replacement take?

Replacing a clutch can take as little as a few hours or as longs as a few days depending on the car and garage.

Many cars will have easy access to the clutch and so replacing the part will be straightforward, however others will be more complex and will need other parts removing before the mechanic can get to the clutch.

How much will a new clutch cost?

Once more, a new clutch will cost different amounts depending on the car. You could be paying £250 or £600 from car to car or garage to garage, that is why it is so important to get a range of quotes from garages in Houghton le Spring.

Fortunately replacing a clutch is one of the most common repair jobs carried out by mechanics in the UK and Houghton le Spring which means you will be able to find a range of quotes from garages in your local area as it will be a job they are all well practiced in completing.

Finding a mechanic you can trust to do a good job and charge a fair price, is not always easy which is why we simplified the process.

We work with a network of 8,000 mechanics and garages across the UK so we can find competitive clutch replacement deals for you.

To find the best clutch replacement available in Houghton le Spring;

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We’ll send you a great selection of quotes from mechanics and garages in Houghton le Spring.

You can then compare the quotes and read reviews from previous customers to find the best clutch replacement deal in Houghton le Spring, before booking the clutch replacement online.